The 21 greatest travel books of all time
Literature has the power to transport us to faraway places, letting us experience exotic locales we've never been to, but would love to visit.From the classics to more modern stories, there are plenty...
View Article8 things to devour in Iceland
Visitors to Iceland are often divided on some of its weird and wonderful delicacies — just ask a tourist what they thought of hakarl, aka fermented shark. In a country so popular for its rugged,...
View ArticleWorld's most expensive doughnut is topped with Cristal champagne caviar
If you thought the world of crazy decadent, insanely expensive doughnuts peaked with Brooklyn's $100 gold-coated champagne doughnut, you were wrong.Really wrong. The Luxury Zebra Cro. sold at London's...
View ArticleA 23-year-old filmmaker converted a van into a studio to travel the US in...
Zach Both's van may not look like much from the outside, but prop open the windows and you'll find yourself inside the spacious, sunlit work space of an up-and-coming filmmaker. Both lives and works...
View Article7 gorgeous yurts that you can 'glamp' in
If you love nature but hate the bugs and sleeping on the ground, glamping (aka "glam camping") might be for you.A number of hospitality startups have launched modern takes on the yurt, a round...
View ArticleOne globe-trotting power couple can help you quit your day job and travel the...
Victoria McEwan and Elaina Bird set out to create a life for themselves that didn't revolve around work. Now, they're helping others "Escape The Desk" and embrace the unknown with their lifestyle blog...
View ArticleA couple who left everything behind to travel the world explains what it's...
The first time Katie and Geoff Matthews quit their jobs for a life of travel was in 2009.They sold almost all their belongings, including their home and two cars, and left with no clear return...
View Article9 breathtaking temples in India
When planning a trip to India, there are several attractions that must top every to-do list.Along with the usual suspects (think Agra's Taj Mahal, Goa's beaches, and Jaipur's street shopping vendors),...
View Article7 items all flight attendants carry in their bags
Having a packed bag is part of a flight attendant’s job description.What most people don’t realize (and neither did I until I became one) is that every so often flight attendants are rostered on...
View ArticleAn Australian airline hosts free in-flight wine tastings for everyone
Those bemoaning the the glory days of travel — where ham was carved seatside and champagne flowed freely — should fly with Qantas, an award-winning Australian airline.Quantas offers its passengers —...
View ArticleExplore the ancient Spanish city where 'Game of Thrones' is shooting next season
It's going to be an agonizing wait for the seventh season of "Game of Thrones" to finally air. (Seriously, winter is going to come, then go in the real world before we return to Westeros next summer.)...
View ArticleA couple quit their high-paying corporate jobs to go on an epic 38,000-mile,...
Many people fantasize about quitting the rat race and exploring the world, but few actually have the guts to do it.Nikki Levi and Jakob Celnik, graduates of the Wharton School at the University of...
View ArticleAnimated map shows the most dangerous countries in the world for tourists
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View ArticleThe 12 most high-tech hotels in the world
Looking for a unique travel experience? Staying in a one-of-a-kind, high-tech hotel is a pretty solid way to get one.Whether you want robots checking your bags or virtual golf simulations, we've...
View ArticleThis couple travels the US in a tiny home they built for under $20,000 — take...
Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons are a "go big or go home" kind of couple. When Alexis wanted to simplify her life and her surroundings in 2015, they removed the clutter, stashed their old...
View ArticleThis is the carry-on suitcase I wouldn’t travel without
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. As part of an ongoing series, each...
View ArticleThis 22-year-old intern just spent 40 days living in his car — here's how he...
When Levi Joseph scored a manufacturing internship in Seattle for his last summer before graduating college, he waited a little too long to scope out a place to stay."I was kind of foolish — I didn't...
View Article24 American customs that are considered offensive in other countries
When traveling abroad, it's easy not to think twice about behaving just as you would at home. However, not all American gestures and customs are acceptable abroad: some are considered offensive and...
View ArticleThe 30 best cities for foodies around the world
One of the best parts about traveling is getting the chance to indulge in regional delicacies from around the world.We combed through a recent Quora thread on the top cities for foodies and pulled out...
View ArticleHow to travel with just a carry-on
As an avid carry-on traveler it amazes me how many people are still checking a bag. The usual response I get when I ask friends and family why they’re choosing to pay a $25 or higher fee instead of...
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